Thursday, June 7, 2012

Superhero Athletes #4

Platypunk (Villain/Superhero)

9 to 5 Name & Occupation:Tim Cahill, Attacking
Midfielder, Everton/Australian National Team

Citizenship: Australia, Samoa, UK, Ireland

Powers: Platypunk is exceptionally quick and stealthy. He is very
rarely seen when committing his crimes. He developed a device similar to the
platypus’ "electrolocation", that allows him to see in complete
darkness. Also, similar to a male platypus’ poisoned ankle spur, Platypunk
throws poisonous spurs at his pursuers (or sometimes those he just doesn’t particularly
care for…for instance, someone who doesn’t say ‘thank you’ when he holds the
door open for them) causing temporary paralysis. He will on occasion join up with heroes on
a special mission, if the price is right.

Weaknesses: Platypunk is small and not particularly strong. In the
rare occasions he is captured, he doesn't have many "close
proximity" defenses. The day time or well lit rooms – Platypunk relies on
his stealthiness and this trait greatly diminishes in visible light.

History: Tim Cahill grew up struggling with his identity. He was
born in Australia to a Samoan mother and an English father of Irish descent. As
a very talented soccer player, he represented Samoa in U17 international
play. Because he represented Samoa as a youth, FIFA restricted Tim from
representing Australia and then also the Republic of Ireland for the 2002 World
Cup. These decisions put Cahill in a very dark place, and he retreated to a
secluded cabin in Tasmania, Australia. Here, he recognized that a local
creature the platypus, a semi-aquatic monotreme mammal, also appeared to have
some identity issues (beaver-like, duck-like, and reptile-like). However, the
platypus appeared to be a very successful predator without any noticeable
competition. Tim mimicked these successful traits and began his metamorphosis
into the vigilante Platypunk. Shortly after his transformation, FIFA (not so
surprisingly) changed its eligibility rules allowing players to switch
international allegiance.

Targets: All Major International Corporations (including FIFA, Interpol,
and major banks)- Platypunk isn't your typical "evil" villain, his heart is often in
the right place he just takes an overly dramatic approach to what he calls
"justice".